Park-and-ride Event At C.b. Smith Lot

September 16, 1999|STAFF REPORTS

PEMBROKE PINES — Prizes and free food will be part of a event called "Park, Ride and Win" from 6 to 10 a.m. Friday at the C.B. Smith Park-and-Ride Lot, at the northwest corner of Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road.

Participants can learn about South Florida's 46 such lots as well as various other park-and-ride services, which help ease traffic congestion, improve air quality and save commuters money.

Organizers will share information about the Broward County Transit system, Tri-Rail and services such as the Emergency Ride Home program. They will present free movie passes, BCT bus passes and Tri-Rail passes along with coffee and doughnuts. They will also hold a sign up for carpool matching. Call 800-234-7433.